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Chapter 2: Help Me!

I didn't know where I was going. I had ended up at the transit center but I just hopped on the nearest bus that was leaving within the next five minutes.

After two hours of bus hopping, I finally caught a bus back home. I stopped at Jamie's house, hoping that I could talk to him. I threw rock after rock until I threw one so hard that I nearly broke the window. He was probably out with Kat; they were always together anymore.

I walked the rest of the way to my house to find Kwest sitting on the front step. "Hi, Jude," he said naturally.

"Hi," I sighed.

"C'mon, sit down." He patted the part of the step next to him.

I dragged myself over to the step and sat down. I rested my head on my knees.

"So what happened?" He asked me.

I glanced up at him and my eyes filled with tears. "Oh right, like you don't know! I'm sure Tommy told you all about it!"

"No…" He replied calmly. "Tom's been really weird lately. He never tells me anything anymore."

"So you didn't know about it?"

"Know about what?"

"About Tom screwing Eden! He just decided that he wanted to leave me for her too! God what is it with her? Is she really that much better than me?"

"No, she's not."

"Then can you explain to me why Tommy and Shay suddenly decided that she was the best girl in the world?"

"I couldn't think of a reason."

"I mean, sure she's closer to Tommy's age but Shay?"

"Shay was a jackass. And lately, so is Tommy. You should just let things calm down before jumping into another nightmare."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, it wasn't too long after Shay dumped you that you started dating Jamie. Then after you broke up with Jamie, you started dating Tommy like a week later. I'm just saying, maybe taking a step back from guys and focusing on your music is the best for now."

"I guess, I don't know though."

He put his hand on my knee and said, "Just trust me."

"It's hard to trust anyone right now."

"Have I ever lied to you?"

"No, but what's to say that you won't?"

"Hey, you can definitely trust me. Don't worry about the rest of the world, worry about yourself."

"You're the only person I've ever met who says that. Everyone always wants me to pay attention to them and stop being so selfish."

"You're not selfish. Just ignore those people."

"Look Kwest I really should get inside."

"Well, I guess I'll see you tomorrow at the studio."

"Maybe, I need space from Tom for a while."

"That's probably a good idea. But just to let you know, if you don't show, he'll probably come looking for you."

"I can handle him."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Okay, we'll I guess I'll talk to you some other time."

"Yeah."

Kwest and I stood up. He gave me a hug. "See you later, Jude." He started walking off and turned back to face me.

I waved as he turned and walked away.

AN: I know short chapter but working up things for later chapters. I'm trying to push it for a late chapter that way it doesn't move too fast. Anyways, R&R!